kosta Lax
Oct 27, 2021
Answer please!!
Hello everyone.
I got my O1 renewal approval notice but because of Covid I wasn’t able to go to an American embassy to renew the visa stamp on my passport. I know I can work with the approval notice since I already had the visa, but now that I’m in the adjustment of status through marriage, I’m not sure if I can work before my EAD arrives. (I have SSN since my first O1)
My question is, do I wait for the EAD card or I am able to work?
Thank you!
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O JOct 27, 2021
I think as long as it’s a valid document for you to use to work in the United States you can use it
kosta LaxOct 27, 2021
thank you for your response
O JOct 27, 2021
@Kosta lax you’re welcome
kh A.Oct 27, 2021
your renewal doc O1 is still valid for work. the visa stamp is only for overseas travel purposes. you still work with the O1 until your get your EAD based on marriage (once EAB used, O1 becomes invalid) or GC in hand.
kosta LaxOct 27, 2021
thank you I really appreciate the information you gave me
kh A.Oct 27, 2021
you’re very welcome! good luck !!
kosta LaxOct 27, 2021
🙏
JEN KIMDec 2, 2021
Can i ask how long did it take to get the O1b renewal?
kosta LaxDec 2, 2021
about 6 months I would say. but I started the process before my first visa expires
JEN KIMDec 2, 2021
oh...In my case, it's been almost 3mths. USCIS says it would take 3mths,. but it seems likes more than 3mths.. btw Thank you!
kosta LaxJan 14, 2022
also when I want to fill out an I-9 Form, can I put my visa expired number? or what can paperwork should I fill in?
